Country Church

Post by **Laurie** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 6:35 pm

I made this church for my husband because it has special meaning for him. This church is now consolidated into his family's church, but when growing up, they took his grandmother here every Christmas Eve because they sang 'Silent Night' in German. Thank you Lynn, for the wonderful windows.

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Post by **PutzinVT** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:09 pm

Great detail in the bell tower.

Is the church it's modeled after still in use.

Steve

Post by **Lucy** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:45 pm

Oh yes, that is a very beautiful church. I heartily agree with Steve, the details on the bell tower are wonderful. The real church is wonderful as well. Lucy

Post by **Lynn** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:59 pm

Hi Laurie you did a wonderful job recreating this special family church. The bell tower is incredible and I love the color.

Post by **Howard** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 7:11 am

laurie...i ditto the above comments!...by the way...i've seen an actual sample of the stained glass windows...they are excellent!...

my very best regards...howard...

Post by **Laurie** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 9:19 am

Steve, the church building, along with the school, was bought by someone who lived in the school building. When we took the picture a couple of years ago, they were both empty and apparently not in use. It seems they are maintained though. Most of the old family farms in the area have been sold and there is a viable Amish community living there now.

Post by **les** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 3:53 pm

What a wonderful gift!!! It's beautiful!!!

Post by **JCass** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 10:12 pm

What a very special gift and nice craftmanship!

John

Post by **debquilts** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:04 pm

Great job on the church. Love the Tower. Another beautiful church in Michigan. I am curious how the front windows were made? Were they printed from a home computer? On paper? or something else?
Debbie W